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Job ID: 891958
Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,451.46
Job Title
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
Location
Marlborough, MA | Long Term Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Screen and evaluate patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders, developing appropriate plans of care in accordance with regulatory and clinical practice standards
- Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices
- Assess patient progress and adjust treatments accordingly, documenting all required information in the electronic documentation system per regulatory and clinical requirements
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans; participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings
- Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to physical disorders
- Prepare comprehensive discharge summaries and accurately record treatment minutes per all regulatory and clinical requirements
Required Qualifications
- 1+ years of OTA experience required
- Long Term Care (LTC) or Rehab experience required
- Active Massachusetts OTA license required
- New graduates may be considered provided they have completed a Level II fieldwork experience (Level I observation experience alone does not qualify)
- Adherence to NBCOT and Massachusetts state practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics standards
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience utilizing standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions
- Familiarity with electronic documentation systems in a clinical setting
- Experience supervising rehabilitation aides or students
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a Long Term Care setting, supporting patients in regaining independence and quality of life
- Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment with opportunities for continued professional development